The decision means “construction will be able to start immediately”, as early as this month, says Donald Tusk.
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Catholic bishops voice concern over EU court order for Poland to recognise same-sex marriages
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union warns that it threatens member states’ rights to decide their own family laws.
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Polish Left calls for tougher rules on illegal street races after death of four men
“This is a plague that affects many cities in Poland and the police say they don’t have enough legal tools.”
Poland files legal complaints against “authoritarian” EU climate policies
“The Polish government will not allow Brussels’ diktat,” says the climate minister.
Polish top court overturns decision to suspend environmental approval for Turów coal mine
The ruling was welcomed by the government, which says the mine is vital for Poland’s energy security.
Polish Left and unions call for rules limiting working hours during extreme heat
They note that, while regulations specify minimum working temperature in cold weather, there is no equivalent maximum temperature during hot weather.
Doubts emerge in case of Polish nationalist freed from prison by justice minister
Files indicate that the perpetrator and three men – one of whom is reportedly a neo-fascist – violently attacked a participant in an LGBT march.
Justice minister orders release from prison of Polish nationalist who stole rainbow bag at LGBT march
“The court threw a young girl in prison because she protested against the promotion of homosexuality,” wrote Zbigniew Ziobro.
Priest installs solar panels on historic church in Poland without permission
The priest says he wanted to reduce energy bills and follow Pope Francis’ call for a greener lifestyle.
Polish parliament approves child protection law in wake of 8-year-old’s death at hands of stepfather
The bill was supported by every party apart from the far-right, one of whose leaders said that sometimes “you have to use violence” against children.
Polish courts must ignore “unlawful” suspension of judge critical of government reforms, rules EU court
A deputy minister in Poland’s government says that the ruling by “politicised EU judges” is “meaningless”.
Polish pharmacist who refused prescription for morning-after pill has case against her discontinued
The pharmacist argued that dispensing emergency contraception would violate her conscience.
Poland takes over Russian oligarch’s stake in Polish chemicals group Azoty
Viatcheslav Kantor, a Russian oligarch seen as close to Vladimir Putin, controls a 20% stake in Azoty.
Polish court acquits driver of anti-LGBT van, finding homophobic slogans “true”
“Homosexuals much more often molest children” was among the slogans displayed on the van.
